DPSA Library Assistant Vacancies – DPSA Library Assistant jobs Vacancies 2021

Job Specification…

• DUTIES : provision of library and information service: acquisitions selection,
  arrangement, presentation, indexing and making available of literature and
  stock. Sound knowledge of access and management of E-resources. Library
  orientation of students and staff members. Assistance with research activities
  of the students and staff including projects. Management of study centre, use
  of library photocopy machine. Marketing of the library, including book
  exhibitions, open day, pamphlets and newsletters. General administration of
  the library. Physical processing of library materials. Dealing with telephonic
  queries. Circulation of journals and other relevant materials to staff members.
  Attending library related meetings. Adhere to regular reporting requirements by
  preparing, analysing and submitting library monthly and quarterly reports.
  Conducting library stocktaking. Needs assessment related to library
  requirements and/or information systems.
  ENQUIRIES : Ms N.C Mnguni Tel No: 011 247 3323
  Mr T. Tsoke Tel No: 011 247 3321
  APPLICATIONS : must be hand delivered to: Rahima Moosa Nursing College, Fuel & Riversdale
  Road gate 4, Coronation Ville or posted to Private Bag x116, Melville, 2109.
  NOTE : It will be required of the successful candidate to undergo an appropriate
  security clearance (where applicable). An indication in this regard will facilitate
  the processing of applications. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted
  candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months after the
  closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
  unsuccessful. It is the applicant responsibility to have foreign qualifications
  evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQU). The Gauteng
  Department of Health supports the appointment of person with disabilities”. It
  is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the
  public Service through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/
  promotion/ appointment will promote representatively will receive preference.
  Successful candidates will undergo a medical screening and will be expected
  to do verifications which entails reference checks, identity verification,
  qualification verification, crime record check as well as credit/financial stability
  checks. NB attach Z83, curriculum vitae with three references, certified copies
  of your qualifications and identity book. All shortlisted candidates for SMS post
  will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical
  element. Following interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will
  recommend candidates to attend a generic competency assessment (in
  compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-
  based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic
  managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
  assessment tool. The successful candidates will be required to enter into an
  employment contract and sign an annual performance agreement. All
  shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the
  successful candidate will have to undergo security vetting. All applicants are
  required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest. All applicants
  are required to disclose membership f Boards and directorships that they may
  be associated with. The successful candidate will have to annually disclose her
  or his financial interest. Identified candidates will be subjected to a government
  specific generic competency assessment as well a technical practical exercise
  as part of the selection process

Qualifications and Experience

• REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus Diploma/Degree in Library Information Science with one-year
  experience in provision of library service OR Grade 12 with 3 years of
  experience in provision of library service. Have good knowledge of library
  systems: LIBWIN or URICA or SYMPHONY). Good knowledge of search
  engines. Knowledge of library policies. Good communication (verbal &written),
  organisational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work under pressure. Valid
  driver’s licence will be added an advantage. Proof of computer literacy.